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In addition to the rates for Delivery Service listed above, customers on Nantucket Island are also subject to the following Cable Facilities Surcharge (“CFS”) for the two submarine cables that serve the island:

Cable Facilities Surcharge

Summer (June-Sept.)

0.937¢/kWh

Winter (Oct.-May)

0.513¢/kWh

Rates for Supplier Services

Low Income (R-2)

If you are a residential customer and meet the requirements listed below then you may be eligible for a discount on your monthly electric bill. This will save you money and will not affect the service you currently receive. On October 1, 2016, National Grid implemented new distribution charges approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. After October 1, 2016, the newly approved Residential Low-Income Rate R-2 tariff discount has changed. Eligible customers will now receive a credit based on 29 percent of the total charges reflected on their bill. To apply, please complete this Eligibility Criteria for the Discount (R-2) Rate document, including a program ID card or agency acceptance letter, and return to National Grid or call us at 1-800-322-3223.

Eligibility Criteria

Your household income does not exceed 60% of the state median income level

You are currently qualified to receive fuel assistance benefits or are participating in one of the following programs: EAEDC, Food Stamps, WIC, Head Start, Mass Health, National School Lunch Program, Public Housing, School Breakfast Program, Supplemental Security Program, TAFDC, Veterans Programs - 115 benefits, DIC surviving parent, Non-Service Pension

In addition to the rates for Delivery Service listed above, customers on Nantucket Island are also subject to the following Cable Facilities Surcharge (“CFS”) for the two submarine cables that serve the island:

Cable Facilities Surcharge

Summer (June-Sept.)

0.534¢/kWh

Winter (Oct.-May)

0.317¢/kWh

Rates for Supplier Services

Time-of-Use (R-4)

This rate is available for all domestic purposes in an individual private dwelling or an individual apartment and for church and farm purposes. For customers requiring special and complex metering for service, the availability of this rate will be subject to the Company's ability to render such service. Any residential customer whose average usage exceeds 2,500 kWh/month for a 12 month period may elect to take service under this rate effective with installation of appropriate metering. Until service can be provided under this rate, the customer shall take service under Rate R-1. Some condominium associations are also eligible for this rate.

Peak hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily on Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Off-Peak hours will be from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. daily Monday through Friday, and all day on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.